Ballotpedia Summer 2025 Volunteer Fellowship Program

Summary

Join Ballotpedia's Summer 2025 Volunteer Fellows Program and contribute to our data-driven analysis of American politics. The program runs from July 14 to September 12, 2025, requiring 5-10 hours per week. Fellows will research local candidates for upcoming 2025 elections, ensuring voters have access to detailed information. Responsibilities include local candidate research and quality assurance of existing data. Successful applicants will be passionate about politics, possess strong self-starting abilities, and believe in providing voters with quality information. Fellows who meet the requirements are eligible for a nationally recognized service honor.

Requirements

• Be passionate about politics and Ballotpedia's mission to provide unbiased, factual information to American voters
• Be a strong self-starter who thrives in an independent environment
• Have an interest in data science
• Love research and the process of discovering information
• Believe that every voter deserves quality information before voting

Responsibilities

• Research local candidates to build complete profiles on Ballotpedia, gathering data points such as contact information, social media profiles, and campaign websites
• Conduct quality assurance by verifying the accuracy and completeness of candidate information